YEARLY HIGH
27.5162 IRR
YEARLY LOW
24.3188 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.9917 IRR

2016 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 27.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 24.3188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1974 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9816 to the December average rate of 25.3987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.5162 was up 3.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.5625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 137,581,005 IRR
2015 Average 127,945,091 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 121,594,145 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,986,860.38 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.3348
24.5426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.5622, compared to 26.4211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.5622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.9046 IRR (High: 26.3825 / Low: 24.4779). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5328 IRR (High: 26.6700 / Low: 26.1372).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9046
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8598 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 27.1022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.2477), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8544 (+7.34%).

2016 Avg (September) 27.1022
2015 Avg (September) 25.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.5298 24.7091 24.9816
February 25.2141 24.3188 24.7753
March 26.3825 24.4779 25.5367
April 26.6700 26.1372 26.3552
May 26.5391 25.3966 25.7739
June 26.4012 25.3981 25.9504
July 26.9811 25.9446 26.4211
August 27.4452 26.7855 27.0587
September 27.5162 26.7069 27.1022
October 27.3259 26.2524 26.7029
November 26.4836 25.4500 25.8431
December 25.8817 24.8289 25.3987